Customers admire the m17 R5's impressive performance, stunning graphics, and high refresh rate screen, praising its build quality and effective cooling system. However, some users point to the less-than-stellar battery life and the laptop's considerable weight as drawbacks. Concerns were also raised regarding certain software aspects and the system's price point.
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Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Software
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Let down
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I always wanted a Alienware since I was a kid. What a let down. This Alienware constantly crashed and had to be rebooted. During gaming the thing sounds like a jet taking off even on less demanding games. Can’t comment on battery life as I only used it plugged in. All in all I returned it and that’s even when I got it on sale. It just wasn’t worth the inconvenience at this price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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Hello ChrisT, We want to thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your Alienware M17. We are sorry to hear that you were let down with your purchase and experienced an issue with your device crashing, the battery life, system noise and made the decision to return it. That is not the type of product Dell intends to deliver or the type of feedback we like to hear from our customers. Below I have provided the toll-free number and chat link for our support team if you need further assistance. We recommend that you contact Dell directly with the information below if you need further assistance. Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896.
Best, Summer@Dell
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Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great!
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing Graphics, never had any issues with it over last two years
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Alienware laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Gaming wise, a great computer but the vattery life drained too fast, which made me leave it connected to a charger constantly. Sad part is, this laptop didnt last more than a year before malfunctioning
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing laptop
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This device is amazing. I am a student and it does everything I need for my classes and more, and when I am just trying to relax I have no issue watching my favorite shows or getting down on some video games. Definitely a great laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but heavy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The specs and price were good for this product. Its the heaviest laptop i ever own, had to buy a special backpack to carry it around.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Backlight Bleed Bad
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Laptop runs really well. Can run any game at max settings with no issue. Only problem I have with it is that it has a ton of backlight bleed. Top right corner and the bottom of the screen just shines white. Extremely noticeable while playing horror games that require dark environments. I will probably return it, or hopefully just get it fixed at the store, if that’s even a possibility.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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Dear KyleV,
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review of your Alienware m17 gaming laptop. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue with your screen. That is not the type of feedback we like to hear from our customers. We have noted the details of your statement to help improve current and future products. Below I have provided a troubleshooting link to help resolve your issue.
Should you need further assistance; we recommend that you contact Dell directly with the information below. Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896.
Best, Summer@Dell
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Desktop replacement
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was looking for parts to upgrade my desktop and came across this (on sale). Similar parts would’ve cost me as much as it would it’s regular price so I decided to give it a chance. I do not regret purchase. It’s a beast!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fast to play and work
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I can use it for both: gaming and working. It's fast, but I only found the version of 16GB RAM, so I'll expand it by myself 'cause I need that for work.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cooling, Performance
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fastest laptop i have seen
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
High end desktop performance in a laptop. The store rep warned me it is a little heavy. For this level of performance it is fine. It also runs cool all day.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing performance
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This device is amazing. Beats my $3k open water cooled system and was so much cheaper. Can handle any game and any workload. Upgrade the ram and raid the ssd and this machine really screams!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Speed
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Well designed hardware
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If I were reviewing this laptop on hardware alone, I’d have to give it 5 stars. The processor is responsive and fast, the GPU takes advantage of all of the features the display has to offer, and while the SSD is the first thing I’ll be replacing due to size, I’ve no complaints with its speed. Sounds like a 5 star review, right? Nope. Not even close. Some fool decided to marry all of that beautiful, high-end hardware to Windows 11 Home. The kindest thing I can think to say about Windows 11 is that it’s a stripped down pig that offers useless eye candy where Windows 10 used to have useful features. I had to completely “reset” Win 11 THREE times in the first week I had the computer after Windows claimed it could not boot. The biggest crime though was informing me I could not revert the OS to Windows 10 unless I formatted the SSD, erasing all content - and then refusing to install Windows 10 unless I purchased a new key. Companies that build such nice systems should put a functional, reliable, fully featured OS on them, not doggy droppings.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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Hi AnnoyedReviewer, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your Alienware m17 Gaming laptop. We are sorry to hear that you are not completely satisfied with your operating software and are experiencing issues with using it. That is not the type of feedback we like to hear from our customers. We have noted the details of your statement and will use them to improve current and future products. Should you need further assistance; we recommend that you contact Dell directly with the information below. Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896.
Regards, Summer@Dell
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Build quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Good Laptop - Bad Open Box Experience
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As a disclaimer, I purchased this device as Open-Box Satisfactory and was perfectly willing to tolerate cosmetic flaws should the laptop have any, but... I was not expecting to have issues with the laptop itself. At low fan speeds, the right hand fan sounded like it was clicking or beeping, likely indicating some sort of issue that I did not diagnose. Additionally, the speakers made crackling noises even at lower-level volumes. But worst of all for me was that I was under the impression that the laptop had a warranty, the box it came in (not original) even said it was covered under manufacturer warranty, it was not. The laptop itself was pretty good, it had a great keyboard, screen, performance, and build quality. Unfortunately the issues with my specific open box unit led me to be disappointed with what should be a fantastic machine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alienware laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very fast and great display. I have had no problems with this computer. It is a little heavy for a laptop but use it a a desk top more than carry it around so for me its not a problem.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good purchase
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s a great laptop with great componentes, the only “bad thing” is the battery life, but it’s because of the high performance, anyways I totally recommend this laptop
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mr
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The real user is my son, but according to what he has told me, it is tremendously functional for what he needs, he studied 3D Digital Animation and it allows him to do his job very well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
M17 r5
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall great laptop for 1080p gaming, it can get a little loud when gaming for extended periods.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEST ALIENWARE
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
VERY NICE COMPUTER PERFOMACE GREAT, WORK FAST RESOLUTION IS FAST
I would recommend this to a friend
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Build quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Well Built
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am not a gamer, I am a business owner so we use it for work and it does a great job. We are a little tough on things in our work enviroment and I really like how solidly built it is
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Lag
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not the greatest purchase
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Graphic quality is decent, lagged a lot with even having high speed internet, have to leave charged the whole time while on it even if not playing a game, battery life was at 100% -17% in the matter of twenty minutes. Games lagged horribly don’t recommend
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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Hey CheyC,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for the battery performance issues you are experiencing with your Alienware m17 gaming laptop. It's important for us to hear about inconsistencies in our products for consideration of future development. Below I have provided steps with the full articles that can help you improve the battery performance of your laptop.
Here are the steps to help improve the battery performance of your laptop: 1. On the notification area of the taskbar, right-click the Battery icon. 2. On the options list, click Power Options. 3. Select a power plan on the battery meter, such as Power Saver or Balanced. Windows 10 has a built-in 'Battery Saver' mode that can be activated to extend your system's battery life. The Battery Saver mode will monitor and limit background activity and other features such as push notifications. You do have the option to enable or disable this mode within settings or within advanced Battery Saver settings, you can customize the mode to best suit your needs.
a) Click on the Action Center icon in the taskbar and select the tile for Battery Saver. b) If running Cortana, type Battery Saver into the search box and select from the results. Within the Battery Saver settings page, you will be able to turn on and off the feature and customize the feature to best meet your needs. c) Turn the Battery Saver On or Off. d) Additional settings are available via the Battery use and Battery saver settings links. e) Battery use shows further info on apps and their power usage. f) Battery Saver Settings screen allows you to customize further the Battery Saver feature.
If you still experience any issues after you have finished troubleshooting your laptop using the steps above, please reach out to us at: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
If you continue to experience issues, please reach out to Dell Support directly by using the information provided below.